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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.37, 36,952.81 and 14,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.37, 36,952.81 and 14,841.60 is: 20,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.37 : 36,952.81 = 14,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.37/36,952.81 = 14,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.37x = 36,952.81 × 14,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.37x = 548,438,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,438,824.90/26,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.66

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